When the gear fails to retract, a Grumman Goose pilot attempts an extraordinary repair with a most unusual tool.

Hatchet job (February 2017)

AOPA presents the "Never Again" series in AOPA Pilot magazine and online to allow pilots to learn from the experiences of others.

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Finding an Open Space (April 2024)

If lights, landmarks, and even buildings disappear and then reappear, you might be scud running. (By Ben Moses)

For questions or comments about this podcast, email jill.tallman@aopa.org

Send us your Never Again and we may publish it in an issue of AOPA Pilot and share it on this podcast. Email pilot@aopa.org.

Scud Running the Hudson (March 2024)

The trials, tribulations, and dangers of owning a warbird. (By Robert Nielsen)

Warbird Woes (February 2024)

Hard decisions must be made when it comes to contradicting your instructor. Who's really in charge? (By Greg Faris) 

For questions or comments about this podcast, email jill.tallman@aopa.org

Send us your Never Again and we may publish it in an issue of AOPA Pilot and share it on this podcast. Email pilot@aopa.org.

On Human Factors (January 2024)

The dangers and flying in and around smoke. (By Laurel Johnson) 

For questions or comments about this podcast, email jill.tallman@aopa.org

Send us your Never Again and we may publish it in an issue of AOPA Pilot and share it on this podcast. Email pilot@aopa.org.

Hatchet job (February 2017)

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